Registered Dietitian

Nutrition Services Professional

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Ascension Living HOPE

Department: Nutrition Services

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary range: $57,328.70 - $83,843.23 per year

Life at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

Assess patients for nutritional status. Provides interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy.

Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommends therapy adjustments as necessary.

Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.

Assist in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Educator specializing in Diabetes Management preferred.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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